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Htfi:flh’nvhr COUNCIL BLUFFES. BUSY NIGHT FOR THIEVE Beoure One Hundred and Fify Decllars from Pocket of Grocer Pill. ! yester | the members of the Board of Supervisors. The plaintifts and the amount of their as- follows: J. H. McMullen, $610. TNiinof Welilng, $322.55; Chicago & Northwestern | Rallway company, $1,626.90. SECURE SILVERWAR. £ROM REV, GRAVES | These nasessmens, from which appeal is | taken to the district court. are the amounts | ! which the commissioners appointed by the Morris Frieden isx Awakened by the Midnight Prowler, but the Visit 1o This Place Yields No Plunter, tiffs wouldd be bencfited by the construc- | hand the plaintiffs contend that the assess- | ments are excessive, extortionate | whotly void, i The contract for the construction of the | Pigeon creek /i | estimated will cost about $40,00, was terday morning that a sneak thief invaded | & ' 00" 0" s \oiokham, but as yet he ‘ his home on Fifth avenue while the family |y 70 ol g work on It was asleep Fridey night and got away with g | $160: The thief entered the house by a rear | N, Y. Plumbing Co., Tel. 350, Night, F-667, window and visited each of the upstairs Bkt Kicks in Wronz Door. bedrooms. Pill, two sons and a nephew were in the house and the thief took time | Henry Steinberger presented a sorry ap- %o search the pockets of their clothes, | pearance as he faced Judge Scott in police which he succeeded in doing without awak- ' court yesterday. His right eye was swollen ening either of the owners.- Most of the | shut and badly dlscolored, while his face | money secured by the thief was taken from bore a number of bruises and his clothing | Mr. Pill's trousers, which were on a chalr | looked as if he had been through a thresh- beside his bed. ing machine. Stelnberger made the mis- Morris Frieden, who conducts a grocery | take of kicking in the front door of Mahlon | store at §6 North Eighth street, wus also Bethers' domiclle after midnight Friday. visited by a thiet Friday night, but the fel. Bethers objected to having his slumbers | low In opening the window awoke Frieden, | thus disturbed and freated Steinberger to | ho jumped out of bed and got his revol- | & few upper cuts in the face. Then with the assistance of some neighbors Bethers ver. The thief, however, took to his heels before Frienden got a chance to shoot at | selzed Steinberger and tled him with a clothesline until the police arrived In the | patrol. Stolnberger pleaded that he had been celebrating too freely and thought he was kicking in his own front door, and | taking Into consideration that he had al- ready been somewhat severely punished Judge Scott let him off with a twonty days’ bread-and-water sentence, suspended dur- ing good behavior. Israel Pill, who conducts a grocery store | on Sixth avenue, reported (o the police yes- A thiet broke Into the residence of Rev. J. N. Graves, pastor of the Fifth Avenue church Friday night and stole a quantity of sliverware. Rev. Graves awoke while the thief was in the house and started after him. The thief had left the kitchen door open as an avenue of escape, and he dashed | out into the yard, where he ran agalnst a ' clothesline, which threw him oft’ his feet and caused him to drop a bundle of cloth- ing which he had taken from one of the bedrooms. He succeeded, however, in hold- ing onto the silverware, which he had wrapped In a tablecloth. As Rev. Graves was clad only in his nightclothes he made R0 effort to follow the thief out In the yard, Rev. Graves lives in the rectory adjoining the, church at 410 South Eighteenth street. The police are of the opinion that the same man committed the robberies at the Graves and Pill residences. Plumnbing and heating. Bixby & Son. VOTE FOR GRANDMA, \ DeLong’s Grandma Voting Contest | Closes Next Saturday Evening.’ | But one week remains of to the hustlers to show what they are ! made of. Some persons who are working | claim that there will be ““something doing’ in the next few days, and especlally on | Chureh A me The choir of Broadway Methodlst church, assisted by Mrs. W. W. Sherman, soprano; the Laurel quartet and Carl Scherft,’ or- gantst, will render a Thanksglving musical is that there are a number of popular | Grandmas whose friends will try hard to make them win. The vote last evendhg stood as follows 7 46,015 service this evening, m{mmenuln‘ at 7:30 0. Taibott.. 5010 o'clock. The program, which will be under the direction of Dr. Claude Lewls, will be | Mon: JORR Linder % 4T84 e 4 b Mrs. Charles Lunkley, 3,78; Mrs. John | = fua".:l;" hia Bickikiiéo Rogers, 2242; Mrs. 1 C. Bonham, 2,045; onalHark, Hark My Houll W. 8. Mayne, 1,017; Mrs. Alice Davi 1,660; Mrs. Sarah Whittlesey, 1,510; Mras, Mary TibUits, 1,290; Mrs. L. Shlerwood, 1,000; Mrs. N W. Williams, 960; Mrs. Bar- naby, 776, and others. One vote is given with every cent's worth purchased In the printing or statfonery departments at Har- vey DeLong's, 807 Broadway. n .. y inse Choral—Now the Day is Over.. est Anthom—Ye Bhall Go Forth with Joy ......... B Bolo—O Christ, Redeemer Mrs, W. W. Bherman. Dressed dolls for the little girls at Mra. | Bray's, 21 Main street. Bird Attempts to Escape, Sherift Cousins, Deputy City Marshal Leuch and Ohlo Knox returned yosterday morning from Fort Madison, where they took four prisoners to the penitentiary Thursday. The trip was made without special incl- dent, except for an abortive attempt on the part of C. E. Bird, who was sent up for fifteen years, to release himself from the shackles which couplel him to Wiliam Dalley, the one-armed peddler, committed for two years. Bird and Dalley went “’Y the toflet room, accompanied by Deputy Leuch. Bird was in the act of taking off the shoe on the foot carrying the shackle noticed by the officer, who told him “eut it out and behave.” Bird retied Dr. Claude Lewis. Le Wfi:&h s ‘\Ifl|‘y Buck At Grace Eplscopal church there will be morning prayer and sermon, by the rector, Rev, T. J. Brookes, at 11 o'clock. Vesper services will be at 4 p. m. Sunday school ‘will be held at 9:45 a. m. The First Chureh of Christ, Sclentist, will hald services at 11 a. m, in the Sapp build- ing, when the subject of the lesson wiil be, “God, the Only Cause and Creator.” Sun- @ay school will be at the close of the serv- fce. The regular mid-week testimonial mesting will be held Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock. The Second Church of Christ, Sclentist, will hold services in Modern Woodmen of America hall in the Merriam Block at 10:45 & m. Subject, “God the Only Cause and Creator.” Sunday school Immediately after the service Wednesday evening testi- ‘monlal meeting at 7:45. At the First Congregational church this evening the pastor, Rev. James Thomson, will deliver the first of a werles of three léctures on “In His Steps.” Each lecture will be fllustrated by fifty pictures, repro- @uced by a stereopticon. The evening ser- vice will begin at 7:80. At the morning ser- vice at 10:8 o'clock Rev. Thomson will take as the subject of his sermon “The Development of Faith.” The meeting of the Christian Endeavor soclety will be at 6:30 p. m. to the shoe and made no further effort during the trip to get away. Bird had previously served two sentences In the penitentiary, where he had shown himself an unruly prisoner, and he was closely watched on the trip to Fort Madison In consequence, Albums for kodak pictures and, postal cards. Alexander's, 333 Broadway. Real Estate Transfe These transfers were flled yesterday in the abstract, ti'le and toan office of Squire & Annis, 101 Pear) street: J._W. Squire and* wife to Muggie C. Thornton, lot 10, Judd's Court, w. d. Charles Elemsen and wife to Jullu Poeckert, lots 3 and 4, block 1, Western 'add. to Minden, w. d C, 8. Devoll and wife to Luke Gr $1,500 t 5, block 19, Bayliss & Palmer’ Appeal from Diteh Awards. F A =" 1o L Bend "ol ‘Notices fn four suits in which the plain- | _w, es and wife to M. tiffs appeal from the sssessments levied A Patale R them for the construction of the creek drainage witch were served P. D. Jo iot %, Four transters, total, Hafer sells lumber, Catch the idea? ‘fino Cot;;cll Eluf;-— Dramatic Club 'Will present the merry soctety comedy “COULTER, JR.” Under the personal direction of Miss Lil- Uan Fitch, for the bemefit of The Associated Charities AT THE NEW THEATER FRIDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 4{th. Tiekets, S0e, T5c and $1.00, May be obtained of the ladies of the as- Marri Licenses. Licenses to wed were lssued yesterday to the following: Name and k”onm. Sam Smith. uth Omaha... Mary Weber, South Omaha John A. Renstrom, Omaha Ads K. McCallum, Omah: ;‘ D. Sittler, Nebraska City, Neb ‘ena mann, Carroll, la. i Herman M. Loffert, the jeweler and op- Davis sells drugs. Leffert's glasses fit. Stockert sells carpets. A store for men—''Beno The winter term of the Western Iowa col- | lege begins tomorrow. soctation. Celebrated Mets beer on tap. Neumayer, v Diamond betrothal rings at Leffert's, 408 fieie of seats begins Wednesday moruing, | Broadway. Furnished room for rent four blocks from We Give Thanks BECAUSE there are lots of people who have money in the bank. BECAUSE there are lots of people looking for good Investments. BECAUSE we have properties netting from § per cent to 10 per cent annually BECAUSE we huve some cosy cottages, all modern. BECAUSE ouf prices are right, terms right. locations right. BECAUSE we sold §14,30 worth of property last week. BECAUSE here is spme good stuff that must be sold: $3,500-73 South 6th st.; two-story house, tert 3 corner 1o South 6h st.; twosstory house, tet roums, closets, bath, gas, corner lot, #2,000-116. Btutsman st.; modern cotage, fi 3 Bo5.% i madern oo n"-‘“vo rooms, gas, bath, closets, shade, paved | Avénue D; cof , three rooms, cor lot, i s Avdoue tage, s, corner lot, good location, size of lot 44x130 i m'-'ue Avenuo H; frame house, five rooms, corner lot, size #x1% feet. Rents for Ayenue D; cottage; four rooms, water in kitchen, o é uui'lg W, Ri oo ater in kitchen, cellar, shade. Rents for $2000-2108 Bixth Avenue; modern cotage, six rooms, city , bath, lots, on corner. Slae Mx1% feet. PN N S I S 208 South 24th Street; cottage, si ki LM% South, Mt 8 Liafie: 1x rooms,“cellar, closets, well, cistern, corner ¢ upon County Auditor Innes and | sessments from which they appeal are as | Central Rallway company, $1,68; John C. | ticlan, 48 Broadway, will be open eveningw, | beginning Monday, November 30. i MINOR MENTION. ! | Third avenue. | 14-K and 18-K wedding rings at Leftert's, | 9 Broadway, | T lege begina tomorrow See Mrs. ack combs. Miss Baker's china sale, November 3, De- cember 1 and ? Migse Arkwright | b | ber of nesa portion of the city. Apply to The Bee offi J county reported that the land of the plain- | ment Aetna Lif era tion of the dralnage ditch. On the other | block A oy | Tl{u —100-pound sack pecan_ nuts betwoen hirty and | prigge, Transfer line and receive reward. The winter term of the Western lowa col- drainage ditch, which It js | 1°8€ begins tomorrow. Do not fall to see the merry soclety | comedy, “Coulter, J) to be produced for the benefit of the Assoclated Charfties Fri- day theater. morning at box office. the Western * from ° Michig: bou Hastings, sen The winter term of the Western lowa col- | lege begins tomorrow. Fred Wroth, charged with holding up and | robbing Chris Larsen, n farmer from Elk- horn, Neb,| Thanksgiving day, was ar- raigned beforc Justice Carson' yesterday morning and his preliminary hearing sct | for $500, Over 1,000 beet sugar workers arrived in A searchlight were found Friday evening by some boys who were at rail to the amateur highwaymen gr burglar who was | con! The winter term of the Western lowa col- iege begins tomorrow. Mrs. leatet Pinhero began suit for di- | voreq In the d.sirict court yester: from | Frank Pinhero, to whom she was married | at Leon I3, Dcesamier 23, 1881, Bhe charges | ! that owlng fo crucl and inhuman treitment on_the part of her husband she was com- peiled to leave him recently, and asks that the court award her allmony in the | sum of $20 a month, tk and the household f ("(num)' Auditor Innes does not expect to | tal of cou At DeLong's | te a better market for Grandma Voting Contest, and it is now up | however, as yet no the issue, | bondi. for candidates now very low In the list| mains §18,200 unsold. | The winter term of the Western Iowa col- lege bégins tomorrow. T next SBaturday, the closing day. Certain it| corps desire to thank the children and tea 1iberal donaiions toward the Thanksgiving offe: ing, cspeolaily the students of the high ek of which the members of the corps were | anab'ed {o complete a great number of Afnner: which would otherwise have been impos 111 Thrr)uah the liberality of the #chool «hijd:en and their teachers the old | soldfers and their familles who were in | need of ascistance had cause to be thankful on Hafer has a car load of storm sell much you fact come In: on storm sash.” 202, Coming Out Reception of Mi Herman M. tielan, 400 Broadway, beginning Monday. For rent, office room ground floor; PAST WEEK IN BLUFFS SOCIETY THE OMAHA DAILY BEE: toffice, gas, bath, telephone. Call 1002 he winter term of the Western lowa col Graves' new stock of side and | 106 Pearl street, 45 Onkland avenue. Christmas sale Novem« 28 t0 December b, Studlo, 504 Mynster st. Leftert, the jeweler and op- ‘'will be open evenings, ovember one the most central locations in the 'busi- ce, city, W, Bell, district agent accident depart- Inturnace company. e d loans. Room 35 Baldwin New location. 1 insurance ‘Phone 778, -second street and Missouri_river Finder please return same to Weldh evening. December 4, at the New Sale of seats beging Wednesdny city yesterday monlxln: bver, the O " nd for Sloux City, Omaha, and from those point t to the sugar beet sections of Monday. In default oi bail, placed at Wroth was sent to the county Jail, 82-calibre revolver and an electrical laying In the sawdust the Rock Island icehouses in the local road yards. The find was turned over Constable Alberti. It is supposed that articles had been hidden there by some | templating a holdup or robbery. ( | home on Avenue E iture, e any further steps toward dispostng | the issue of Harrison-Pottawattamic | nty drainage diteh bonds untll spring. that time Mr. Innes believes there wiii them. He has, accepted -or rejected bid made by J. J. Shea for the entire coniingent ‘on 'the legality of the Of ine fssue of $21,300 there re- he members of the Woman's Rellef chers of the public schools for the col for their cash donation, by means | Thanksgiving da A BDusiness Proposition. | h to “the coming week, and will make prices lower than ever before. Bring In r sizes. Open your door and let the | ‘Hafer will fix you Yight It you cannot come ‘phone Baith Runyon the Principal Event of ¢ Perfod. Misses Afidie and Gracé Smith are The Ml visiting relatives in Bronson, la. Mr, from thelr eastern wedding trip. The Euchre club_will meet Tuesday after- noonEwI(h Mrs. nue The visiting club women who wlill be here | to attend the district meeting will be ten- nd Mrs. George Gerner are home Mathew Tinley of Ave- dered a reception by the local club women } (Continued on Ninth Page) | CLAIRVOYANTS AND PRO longer. All business strictly private and confidentlial OVEMBER 29, 190: MENCE TOMORROW, and we will determined w uess and the that “Progre thousands trons. We store with still farther improven tional and most ent SUPERB COLLECTION OF HI GRADE JEWELRY, SiL- VERWARE, CUT GLASS, HAND PAINTED CH and HOLIDAY GOODS ever we n this city, Our stock of Christmas Jewelry is double and triple that of any other store. make apecial prices thro GRAND ADVANCE SALE OF HRISTMAS JEWELRY HEN we moved into our present location a little over a year ago, we is & goo dpoliey to coling to of people who have become our regular pa- fnaugurate the second Christmas holiday season in our new wolld mahogany mirrored fixtures, new decorations, and the larg- our &h Thanksgiving week. sshould be our watchword, and that it evidenced in the growth of our b y With addi. GREAT CHRISTMAS SALES COM- Diamonds l We have the finest line of Dlamonds and presious stones to be foufid In the state, and in selecting a Christ- mas present you should not fafl to in Diamond Rings, Pins, blem Goods. 1-k Periect White Stone, sot in 14k latest Tiffany Studs, Brooches, ect plain Jatest Tiffany mounting. .. 3-4k Perfect White Stone; set in plain latest Tiffany mounting 1k Perfect White Stone, plain latest Tiffany mounting. . 14 K Perfect White Stone, set In” §175 lain latest Tiffany mounting. .. 2.k Perfect White Stone, set in latest plain Tiffany mounting.. Mk EXTRA BLUEWHITE sPb. CIAL GEM FINEST GRADE AND LITY, AT A E- € A7 Tadi Pracs o, 5490 RUBY RINGS FROM........$.60 to 380 EMERALD RINGS FROM..$3.00 to §76 PEARL RINGS FROM,...$260 TO $0 look at the barguins we are offering Pencants, Cuft Links and Em- Solid Cold Jewelry Here is an endless assortment, with hundreds of designs in each article No matter what you may wish for, you will find it her in more designs and better selections than elsewhere, We want you to call and see for your- welf the real merit of thia display and the low prices now prevalling during this Christmas season. LADIES' WATCH CHAINS MEN'S WATCH. OHAINS BABY CHAINS AND LOCKETS WEDDING RINGS CHILDREN'S RINGS LODGE EMBLEMS LINK BUTTONS LOCKETS STUDS BAND RINGS BRACELETS EARRINGS BABY RINGS BROOCHES STICK PINS We have over three huiuicd designs in BOLID PLAIN GOLD RINGS, and rings, brooches, pins, etc., set with dlamonds and precious stones. have everything the factories make. We Sterling Silver We have from the most inexpensive article to the most elaborate work of art. The prices of these goods have placed them within the reach of all We call special attention to the sev- eral new patterns, such as tho the “Lilly the “Five the “Six Flower,” the “Fron- Nuremberg,” etc.,, which are the most stylish and most beauti- ful patteris, and at most moderate prices, Our Wateh Department is one opur Atrongest speclalties. We sellfhe cholces and most correct styleynd the highest gradé movements. We arry from the plain sllver and fkel watch, at very low prices, up {the mots expensive solld, & aipond set ca Watches in great yiety and at prices to fit every purse Mon's 14k solid gold, hunting obpen face, Elgin or fi' tham <) X movement ereee . P BOF B, oo veiiriine i s ob " iy T TR ment, . Fisagasshves’, spise p oo, Oltve Booons, Uk gold filied 25-year case, Hin ot i ‘Waltham movement, 5 o P full jeweled.. cinnensy PV A beautifui Tine ‘of Teaspoon 14k gold flled 2-year case, Kin or heavy sterling silver, 4.7 ’\A“-‘:‘l"-:m Jowel .00 up from.. Extra Heavy Bteriing Siiver Ladies' gold flled, open face | hunt- 10,00 Dessert 8poons. per_set. Ing case (warrarited 2 yearaChate- Knives and Forks, extra heavy wter- lalne Watch, Elgin or } DOX, per set......... Waltham movement......... & 1t ling silver, in' fanc o Ladies’ eolld gold, open face} hunt- ALL GUARANTEED BXTRA ing case watch, Elgin o 2:50 altham movement.... HEAVY STERLING SILVER. s —— e st (VP TIC AL DEP AR T E N T o s smcm————nco o -o— We have the best equipped optica! department In the state of Iowa. worn and recommended by the W E ARE DETERMINED t¢ make this Chrisimas make the prices and give the qualities that wi and during this combined Christmus and Thanksgiving week sale we will make it worth your while to come from miles Vit tor rehasing. holiday TELEPHONE L607 CONSULT THE KING OF ALL PALMISTS, ¥, IRO 202 Fourth St, Council Dlufts, Ja (Cor. 4th St. and Willow Ave.) Reduced prices for a few dayw Ladfes—50c. Gentlemen—$1 LEWIS CUTLER N, MORTICI 38 Peart 8¢t., Councll | When you buy coal, you want coa. en all our coal beforehand. it. %fl'&:‘r Gi gattase. Si0@, TO0ms, closets, water in kitchen, cellar, shade. ; SQUIRE & ANNIS ' P — S SN o R Office 16 N. Main 8t. Tel. 128, Yard, 8th and 11th Avenue. B S = In these days we belleve that nearly everybody, when they start out to buy | & stove, does so with the intention of ! Securing the best. That is to say, they ‘want a powerful heater that will burn hard or soft ocoal, coke or wood economically and with perfect success, and most of all one that is made and fitted so tight that it will hold the fire all night, or longer, If necsssary, and all this year after year without a hiteh. Buch is the Genuine Round Osk. Thousands of people will testify to its superiority. The low-down fire pot, clinker grate, hot-blast linings one-plece air-tight bottom are points that are worth your considera- tion. Let us show it to you We also sell the ROYAL RED CROBS. Tho finest parlor heater cn the market and s full line of other stoves and ranges Swaine & Mauer, 336-338 Broadway COUNCIL BLUFFS ; The Wisest of Are those who try to get the We scre CHRISTMAS WORK Does not consist in buying pretty pres- | ents and confectionery. of (lolnent“" utility is also of importance, not to speak conferred modern talk with us will evolve an idea of u Christmas present that will not only be novel, supreme and praetical value. The question of the sanitary upon and benefits household from plumbing. A your scientific but also have the virtue of a J. C. BIXBY & SON, 202 Main and 208 Pearl Sts,, Council Bluffs, Ia. Telephone 193. e — en and do. most for their money l—not dirt and slate mixed with When“t is delivered | to you it is always nice and dry. We have all kinds of coal. WM. WELCH, Tel. 539. Branch Office 615 8. Main 8t, best people in this vicinity. on & recor prove irre and purch ers equally weleome, JEWELER AND OPTICIAN We examine your ey stable to prudent buyers. Glasses fitted by latest improved and sclentific wmethods. Our glfes are free of charge. - breuke: “Progress” is our watch word, To progre we nmpn to No store in the tri-cities can meet ouprices, aroun( to do Iaid away until wanted. All articles purchased now will be 409 BRODWAY OVERGIATS The kind tha have the style, cut and juality of the swellest merchant tailor for less tian half $10, $1250, $15 To $25 “Giet the Hbit” It Costs Noting to Investigate. Joe Smith ~ & Co. 415 BROADWAY ——— Eagy Payments Everything in our imense stock of house furnishings, including all the finest and newest patterns in Carpets, Rugs, Draperies CURTAINS, WINDOW SHADES, China Closets, Combination Book Cases and Ladies’ Desks, Etc. Special for Card Partie Will rent folding chairs and card tables for card parties. We carry a full line of Heaters, Ranges and Cookers at extremely low prices, all on easy payments. Call and see me before buying. D. W. KELLER Phone L6II - - - eroldv}ly |CLEANING AND DYEING 3 Ladies’ and Gentlemen's Clothing Cleaned, | Dyed, Pressed and Repaired; guaranteed. Work doneson short notice. 2 s also Dry Cleaning. No sbrinkage or rubblng off UFFS STEAM DYE WORKS 1017 West Broadway. )/(mas Shopping at Jicquemin’s Watches for men, $15.00 to .00. ranging from Watches for ladies, ranging from $5.00 to $50.00. A wonderfll Diamond /nd Gold Jewelry in the highest ferfection of the gold assortment of fine worker'sirt. We have thousands of pretty articles for Christmas gifts at imazingly low prices. IT FAYS TO LOOK AT Jacquemin’s ;25N St >eo. Gerner, Jr., Manager Nota Rival in Sight Anjwhere— wher )inen that has been done up at our launiry 18 put In contrmet with that laun# derd anywhere In the west. The besuty of @r laundry work makes us justly proud we feel lke crowing every time we seethe Qifference in our superb finish and on the shirts, collars and cuffs done . upby our methods. s Bluff City Laundry b TR